A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9452861 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 106485614 epoch_slot_no: 40814 block_no: 9452684 slot_leader_id: 9451757 size: 48194 time: 2023-10-23 09:05:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4735148e5eb2600ee63c3cbbf9c93432ad5e083fc0b4be7d4138cb297796a108Block Operator
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